Meetings 2008

• Sept 3rd (Weds): (7 - 9) Guest Artist: Diana Melancon
  Diana Melancon, retired teacher with the Eanes Independent School District, will demonstrate and conduct Practice Your Brushwork workshop. The workshop is free and attendees will have the opportunity to practice their brushworks.
  
  Workshop Description:
  Using watercolor and sumi brushes, we will practice one stroke brush techniques that can add interest to your on-glaze surface decoration. This is a hands-on workshop. Bring your favorite brushes and some newsprint. Be ready to have fun!
  
  Biography:
  Diana Melancon, received her doctoral degree in Arts Education from the University of New Mexico. Diana taught art with the Eanes Independent School District until 2006. Currently, Diana lives and works in Dripping Springs, Texas.
  A native of New Orleans, Diana brings to ther work a whimisical style of functionalal and decorative pottery. She is a former member of the Austin Laguna Gloria Potter's Guild.
  Diana's work may be seen and is available for purchase at Sunset Canyon Pottery in Dripping Springs, Texas.
  
  All meetings are free and open to the public. Bring your interested artist friends. At St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  
  
• Aug 5th (Tues): (7 - 9) Planning for "Sharing A Passion For Clay 2009"
  While our recent member's show, "Sharing a Passion for Clay 2008" is still semi-fresh on our minds, now would be a great opportunity to discuss the show for next year.
  
  All meetings are free and open to the public. Bring your interested artist friends. At St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  
  
• July 2 (Weds): (7 - 9) Guest Artist: Dennis Smith
  Dennis Smith, Chairman, Ceramic Department at Southwest School of Art & Craft in San Antonio will present a slide lecture "30 Years of Ceramic Sculpture."
  
  Dennis Smith has been Chairman of the Ceramic Department at the Southwest School of Art & Craft since 1976 and has taught as an adjunct faculty at Trinity University, San Antonio Art Institute and San Antonio College. He received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, MO and his MFA from the University of Montana, Missoula, MT. His work has been published in Ceramics Monthly, "An Opportunity for Growth: Dennis Smith and the Southwest School of Art & Craft" (1998 May Issue); and Ceramics: Art and Perception, "Against Dichotomy: Dennis Smith's Conversations in Clay" (2005 Issue #59) and "Texas Clay" (1994 Issue #17). As well, Smith has also written articles for both Ceramics Monthly "Working for Others or for Yourself: It's a Choice" (2006 March Issue, Pgs. 35-39); "Bertie Smith: An Affair of the Heart" (2000 June - August Issue) and Clay Times, "Totem Poles: A Learning Tool for Collaborative Projects" (1999 Sept. Issue). His work has been shown extensively throughout the United States in invitational and juried exhibitions. Most recent exhibitions include Dennis Smith/Verne Funk, Goldsberry Gallery, Houston, TX; International Art Symposium Dialogue 2005, Riga, Latvia; State of Texas - Clay, University of Texas S.A.; Six Visions: Contemporary Ceramics, University of Texas, S.A.; and Earth & Fire: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, San Antonio Museum of Art. Other work by Dennis Smith may be seen and is available for purchase at Goldsberry Gallery, Houston, TX.
  
  If you would like to learn more about Dennis Smith, his work or the Southwest School of Art and Craft, go to www.swschool.org or better yet, come to the meeting and meet him personally.
  
  
• June 3 (Tues): (7 - 9) Guest Artist: Roger Allen
  San Angelo artist Roger Allen, owner of the Chicken Farm Art Center, will be doing a clay demo, and will talk about his experiences helping develop San Angelo's nationally known Ceramics Weekend.
  
  www.chickenfarmartcenter.com
  
  
• May 8 (Thurs): (7 - 9) "Sharing A Passion For Clay 2008" opening reception
  Come and see the show, and vote for the Peoples Choice Award.
  
  
• April 1 (Tues): (7 - 9) Bring your show piece & critique
  
  
• March 5 (Weds): (7 - 9) Guest Artist: Michael Biechlin
  Local artist Michael Biechlin will be doing a porcelain clay demo. Michael will demonstrate throwing, trimming and textures.
  
  
• February 5 (Tues): (7 - 9) Guest Artists: Lisa Orr and Troy Lanier
  Documentary film project about Pottery of Mexico: Patamban and San Jose de Gracia pottery. Produced last summer and now presented and narrated for GACA in person by Lisa Orr and film maker Troy Lanier. www.lisaorr.com
  Pottery of Mexico DVD for sale soon.
  
  
• January 2 (Weds): (7 - 9) Guest Artist: Cindy Haenel
  This meeting will be for us to talk about what's happening in 2008. I will bring my low-fire clay and doilies to do a demo for the group. Also, I'll have some finished pieces to show and talk about.
  

Meetings 2007

• November 13 (Tuesday): (7 - 9) Guest Artist: Dee and Terry Buck
  Dee and Terry are the owners of Buck Pottery and one of the founders of the Texas Clay Festival in Historic Gruene TX. It was a fabulous event this year and every year. They have a working studio as well as a beautiful showroom. They wood and soda fire. Gain some insight into how they manage to do it all, this Tuesday night.
  http://buckpottery.com/
  
  

• October 3 (Wednesday): (7 - 9) Guest Artist: Louis Katz
  Louis is a dynamic ceramic artist and educator. He teaches in Corpus Christi TX. at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. After seeing his work in San Angelo and listening to his demo I was delighted when he said yes to comming to St. Edwards and GACA. I have included a link to his Web site and invite you to watch the video of the organ playing, did I mention he was a muscian and a Pyromaniac as well? It is must see video. Hope you will join us for a wonderful and informative evening. Enjoy the websites:
  http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~lkatz/cs/files/index.html
  http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~lkatz/cs/files/statement.htm
  http://falcon.tamucc.edu/~lkatz/
  
  
• September 4 (Tuesday): (7 - 9) Billy Ray and Beverly Mangham
  Billy Ray (www.zzzdog.com/billyray) and Beverly Mangham (www.zzzdog.com/beverly) will be our guests of honor this month and have a lot of sage advise to share with us. They will be showing us a little about their current work and a lot more about their life together in the arts and specifically clay. If you know Billy and Beverly you know how giving they are, and what wells of knowledge they are in the clay arts and in the world of art.
  
  
• August 1 (Wednesday): (7 - 9) Show Planning for 2008
  The August meeting will be dedicated to the organizing and planning for a members show in 2008 to coincide with the Art of the Pot weekend. We need the help of the entire membership to produce a show that is truly a window to the diversity in the Greater Austin Clay Artists community.
  The Art of the Pot weekend has become an event that draws potters, collectors and enthusiasts from around the country. The GACA membership has a lot to offer in talent and expertise and hopefully the energy to produce a memborable and noteworthy show.
  No matter how small or big a part in the production of the show we will need your ideas, input, energy and at least a little time. Come to the meeting and lets get started!
  
  
• July 3 (Tuesday): (7 - 9) Eric Jackson
  Eric Jackson, Potter Extrordinare, teaches at Laguna Gloria and Sunset Canyon Pottery. He counts himself among the talented artists at the Texas Clay Festival and graduated from the clay program at the University of Texas under Don Herron. Eric is a functional Potter working in simple classic forms in a soda fired kiln. He has mastered shino glazes and being a stay at home Dad. Join us July 3rd to find out how he manages to do it all.
  


• June 6 (Wednesday): (7 - 9) Stan Irvin and Jason Hooper
  This month we are following up on the Website and Marketing program wonderfully presented last month with Digitgal Photography presented by Stan Irvin, and working with your images to prepare them for website use and online show applications by Jason Hooper. This will be a very informative presentation useful to all.
  At St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  


• May 1 (Tuesday): (7 - 9) David and Kathy Sherby of Kat and Dog Studios
  http://www.katndog.com/web1.html
  David and Kathy Sherby are talented Graphic Artists, Web Designers and Marketing Specialists. They have an extensive client list that includes artists and businesses that are looking for a creative and effective approach to marketing themselves. Follow the above link to find out more about them. Kat and Dave will present their information and their take on the importance of marketing and Websites. Bring your questions and concerns to the meeting and get some help with chosing a direction. All meetings are free and open to the public, this Months topic should be of interest to all artists not just the Ceramic Community, pass the word and bring your interested friends!
  At St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  


• April 4 (Wednesday): (7 - 9) Featured Artist: Jennifer Quarles
  Jennifer has been a primary force behind TCAA for many years and an accomplished clay artist for even longer. Jennifer sent the following description of her presentation for the program:
  Recent Work - I will show a few images of my work
  Making Your Own Screens - I will talk about this process, the pros and cons of doing it your self and how to do it without buying a bunch of fancy equipment.
  Demo: Silk Screening on Clay - I will discuss some different options and show a couple of techniques. I will also have handouts that list resources and my process.
  Jennifer has a web site at: http://www.evilredcardinal.com/ .
  At St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  
• March 6 (Tuesday): (7 - 9) Mike and Terry Hubbeling have a studio in south Austin and have worked together many years making colorful plates incorporating their love for the environment and nature. They will demonstrate their forming and glazing techniques and talk about their careers in clay. They have a very interesting story to share about their personal 15 minutes of fame. They have a short Bio and Photo at http://www.texasclayfestival.com/bios/hubbeling_bio.html .
  At St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  
  
• February 7 (Wednesday): (7 - 9) Jon and Jan Brieger , studio potters from Blanco, TX, will inform and entertain us with wheel throwing and handbuilding demonstrations. They create beautiful soda fired stoneware pottery.
  
  Jon and Jan Brieger have been potters for over 20 years producing functional and decorative stoneware pottery for the home and garden. Jon does all of the throwing, Jan the hand building and they work together on the glazing and firing. All of the work is fired to 2400F in a 80 cu.ft.downdraft propane fueled kiln. Soda ash is introduced into the kiln at the end of the firing. This produces random flashing on the exterior of the pots which are mainly left unglazed. Most pots are made from a native Texas clay which is nicely responsive to this technique. The Brieger's live in Blanco County Texas in a stone home and studio which they built. Jon and Jan also have a retail shop on the courthouse square in Blanco, Texas.
  At St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  
  
• January 9: (7 - 9) Michael and Gaylyn Hodgson , studio potters from Wimberley, TX, will inform and entertain us with wheel throwing and handbuilding demonstrations. They create beautiful porcelain and stoneware pottery. Check out their website: http://www.hodgsonstudio.com/. At St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  
  At the meeting we will briefly discuss the following:
  1. Alternating Tuesday and Wednesday meeting nights throughout the year.
  2. TCAA  Members' "Six Pack Show"  at  Armadillo Clay in May 2007.
  3. How to use our New (Austinclay) Yahoogroup communications for GACA Members.
  
  Meetings are free and open to the public.
  GACA annual membership dues are $20 for 2007. New and renewing Members can pay at the meeting. Check or cash only, please.
  
  
• Ongoing: Austin Farmer's Market
  
  

Meetings 2006

• February 7, 2006: (7 - 9) Jim Bob Salazar , Throwing and decoration demonstration. at
  St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  There will be a workshop fee of $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Pay at the meeting, please.
  
  
• March 7, 2006: (7 - 9) Diana Seidel . throwing demo. and artist's talk at St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  
  
• April 4, 2006: (6:30 - 9) Lyn Woods , Program Director of San Antonio Potter's Guild , Talks about the history of the SAPG and their current activities at St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)
  
  
• May 2, 2006 : (7 - 9) Kit Adams, owner of Clayways Pottery Studio and Gallery  will give a throwing demonstration of master potter's techniques.
  

• June 6, 2006: Rebecca Roberts will demonstrate some of her construction and surface techniques. St. Edwards University Clay lab. (Room 116 in the Art Building)

• July 11, 2006 : Bridget Hauser will demonstrate stacking freshly thrown wet cylinders into large pots and re-throwing them, and also the surface treatment of carving and chattering that she uses to enhance her decorative work
  
  
• August 1, 2006 : (7 - 9) Tools , Tips and Tricks. Back by popular demand, Everyone gets to participate ! Bring your favorite Tools , Tips and Tricks  - Members will share and demonstrate their favorite store bought,  homemade  or found object tools. We will share some of our tried and true tips and tricks. St. Edwards University Clay lab (room 116 in the Art Building).
  
  
• Sept 6, 2006 : (7 - 9) Special guest artist Sharon Smith. Sharon has been living, teaching and inspiring artists in Austin for many years.
  She has many skills to share and stories to amuse and energize her audience. See some examples of her work here and here.
  St. Edwards University Clay lab (room 116 in the Art Building).
  
  
• Oct 3, 2006 : (7 - 9) Annie Creitzberg, former Texan now residing in Denver CO, visiting artist demonstration. Annie combines textured slabs with thrown forms to create functional sculpture. Check out her website: http://www.earthtoa nnie.com.
  There will be a workshop fee of $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Pay at the meeting, please.
  
  
• Nov 11, 2006 : Our LAST (2006) get together will be at Sunset Canyon Pottery on Saturday, November 11 starting at 7 PM.
  ( We will NOT have a Tuesday night meeting at St. Edward's University in November or December.)
  
  Sunset Canyon Pottery invites you to a Potluck with Randy Brodnax and the Workshop participants around the “Glow Worm” (the wood fired fiber kiln). Bring chairs, a dish to share, beverages of your choice, musical instruments and a story to tell. You can’t have a wood fire with out telling stories. There are still openings for "Glow Worm" workshop participants.
  Call Bridget at Sunset Canyon Pottery for more information. 512-894-0938, or 1-800-846-6175
  www.sunsetcanyonpottery.com
  
  
• Sharon Brown is the Meeting Coordinator for the GACA 1st Tuesday / monthly meetings in 2006. She will welcome your ideas for meeting topics. email your ideas to: donsharon4213@sbcglobal.net

Other:

Oct 8th, 2006 : 9th Annual EMPTY BOWL PROJECT
Benefiting Dripping Springs Helping Hands
Sunday Oct. 8, 2006
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunset Canyon Pottery
4002 E. Hwy 290
Dripping Springs TX 78620
512-894-0938
www.sunsetcanyopnpottery.com


• Oct 18-29, 2006: The 14th Annual Texas Clay Festival
  Saturday- October 28 10am –6pm
  Sunday- October 29 10am – 5pm
  Historic Gruene, Texas (four miles north of New Braunfels)
  The festival is held on the grounds of Buck Pottery
  www.texasclayfestival.com
  
  
• Sept. 14-30th, 2006
  Just Been Fired
  Gallery Lombardi
  910 West Third St. Austin, TX 78703
  http://www.gallerylombardi.com
  512- 491-1088
  tues-sat noon-6pm
  
  This is a ceramic show that features wall hangings, sculpture and function pottery. Come check it out, it's an annual tradition. Featured Artists: Ben Appl, Alejandra Almuelle, Kollin Baker, Gery Henderson, Edmund Martinez, Michael Merritt, Ryan McKerley, Eric Satrum, Sharon Smith, Todd Van Duren, Pam Whittington, Rick Van Dyke
  
  
• Opening September 14th 6-7:30, second open house evening is September 28th, artist talk at 6:30.
  Gallery Shoal Creek
  2905 San Gabriel
  Suite 101
  Austin, TX  78705
  512-454-6671
  
  Organic Vessels, Bonnie Lynch
  Paintings & Collages, Laurie Frick
  
  
• Sept. 4 to Oct. 14, 2006
  Chris Campbell: Recent Work (an exhibition of woodfired stoneware pottery)
  Southwestern University
  Art & Art History Department
  Georgetown, TX  78626
  Reception:  6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, September 14
  (everyone is welcome to attend the demo September 20, 3:30-6:00 P.M)
  
  Campbell received his BFA in Ceramics from UT at Austin in 1995 and his MFA in Ceramics from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 2000. His studio and wood burning anagama kiln are located in Lampasas, Texas. For a preview of his work, visit www.chriscampbellpotter.com.